Earth.Org
@earthorg.bsky.social
Non-profit, independent, impartial, free climate coverage. Powered by 100+ writers and supported by readers. #earthorg
Did COP30 Succeed or Fail?
Did COP30 Succeed or Fail? | Earth.Org
Despite expectations for COP30 to deliver on finance and Indigenous rights, the final agreement reflected a mix of progress and contention.
ift.tt
November 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Did COP30 Succeed or Fail?
Beyond the Buzz: Why Pollinators Matter More than You Think
Why Pollinators Matter More than You Think | Earth.Org
There are 350,000 pollinators across the world. These often unrecognized helpers play a crucial role in keeping our ecosystems functioning.
ift.tt
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Beyond the Buzz: Why Pollinators Matter More than You Think
No Mention of Planet-Warming Fossil Fuels in COP30 Agreement
No Mention of Planet-Warming Fossil Fuels in COP30 Agreement
The demand from around 80 developed and developing countries for an end to the use of fossil fuels was left out of the final COP30 agreement.
ift.tt
November 23, 2025 at 2:15 AM
No Mention of Planet-Warming Fossil Fuels in COP30 Agreement
Reactions Pour in After Weak COP30 Agreement
Reactions Pour in After Weak COP30 Agreement | Earth.Org
Earth.Org gathers reactons to the COP30 agreement, which calls for renewed commitments to tackle rising temperatures but omits fossil fuels.
ift.tt
November 23, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Reactions Pour in After Weak COP30 Agreement
Soil Is Bigger Carbon Sink Than Previously Thought: Report
Soil Is Bigger Carbon Sink Than Previously Thought: Report
The world’s soils store 45% more carbon than previously estimated, making them a powerful, largely untapped carbon sink.
ift.tt
November 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Soil Is Bigger Carbon Sink Than Previously Thought: Report
COP30 Week 2: Recap
COP30 Week 2: Recap | Earth.Org
With all eyes on the delegates in Belém to deliver a meaningful deal, here are the main takeaways from COP30 Week 2.
ift.tt
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
COP30 Week 2: Recap
Increasing Fossil Fuel Exploration Threatens Biodiversity Hotspots, Say Activists at COP30
Fossil Fuel Exploration Threatens Biodiversity Hotspots, Say Activists at COP30
Despite government commitments to protect biodiversity hotspots, oil and gas exploration are on the rise in the Amazon and in SE Asia.
ift.tt
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Increasing Fossil Fuel Exploration Threatens Biodiversity Hotspots, Say Activists at COP30
American States, Institutions Scramble to Fill Gap Left by US Absence at COP30
US States, Institutions Scramble to Fill Gap at COP30 | Earth.Org
While the US is absent from formal negotiations at COP30, federally elected officials are still holding bilateral discussions on its behalf.
ift.tt
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 AM
American States, Institutions Scramble to Fill Gap Left by US Absence at COP30
Misinformation Becomes a Political Weapon Over Fire at COP30
Misinformation Becomes a Political Weapon Over Fire at COP30
A fire that broke out at COP30 on Thursday is being used on social media to reinforce misinformation about an artwork China gifted to Brazil.
ift.tt
November 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Misinformation Becomes a Political Weapon Over Fire at COP30
‘People’s COP’ Marked By Civil Society Protests and Direct Action Events
COP30 Marked By Civil Society Protests and Direct Action Events
Belém, which is hosting this year's COP30, saw both small- and large-scale protests and direct action events throughout the two-week summit.
ift.tt
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 AM
‘People’s COP’ Marked By Civil Society Protests and Direct Action Events
Disappointment and Determination as US Blocks Decision on Shipping Carbon Price
Disappointment as US Blocks Decision on Shipping Carbon Price
Under intense lobbying, pressure and threats from US officials, delegates to the IMO last month delayed the shipping carbon price by a year.
ift.tt
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Disappointment and Determination as US Blocks Decision on Shipping Carbon Price
COP30 Youth ‘Go Bananas’ for Nuclear
COP30 Youth ‘Go Bananas’ for Nuclear | Earth.Org
A group of young people handed a banana to COP30 passersbye, seeking acceptance of nuclear power as part of the climate solution.
ift.tt
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
COP30 Youth ‘Go Bananas’ for Nuclear
Companies Use ‘Just Transition’ Language to Promote Fossil Fuels, Report Shows
Companies Use ‘Just Transition’ Language to Promote Fossil Fuels
A new report found that corporations are inappropriately using the "Just Transition" concept, sometimes even to promote fossil fuels.
ift.tt
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Companies Use ‘Just Transition’ Language to Promote Fossil Fuels, Report Shows
Data Is Key to ‘Implementation COP’, Say Ocean Experts at Belém Climate Summit
Data Is Key to ‘Implementation COP’, Say Ocean Experts in Belém
To achieve "implementation", substantial investments are required in technology, data collection and management, and capacity-building.
ift.tt
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Data Is Key to ‘Implementation COP’, Say Ocean Experts at Belém Climate Summit
US Absence at COP30 Exacerbates Financial Challenge to Meet Climate Targets
US Absence at COP30 Has Impact on Climate Finance
For the first time in 30 years of UN COPs, the US has no official representation at COP30, a move in line with Trump's anti-climate stance.
ift.tt
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 AM
US Absence at COP30 Exacerbates Financial Challenge to Meet Climate Targets
Business Coalition at COP30 Urges Transition Away From Fossil Fuels
COP30: Business Coalition Calls for Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
A coalition of more than 100 businesses and subnational governments has called on the COP30 Presidency to phase out fossil fuels.
ift.tt
November 20, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Business Coalition at COP30 Urges Transition Away From Fossil Fuels
83 Countries Join Call to End Fossil Fuels at COP30
83 Countries Join Call to End Fossil Fuels at COP30 | Earth.Org
83 nations, including most EU countries, the UK, and Small Island States, support a "roadmap” for ending fossil fuels at COP30.
ift.tt
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
83 Countries Join Call to End Fossil Fuels at COP30
US States Must Lead on Methane Reduction. Here’s Why and How
Here's How US States Can Lead on Methane Reduction | Earth.Org
A new analysis reveals tha the US will achieve 10% of the its Global Methane Pledge target thanks to actions from just eight US states.
ift.tt
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
US States Must Lead on Methane Reduction. Here’s Why and How
Disability Activists Seek Official Recognition at COP30
Disability Activists Seek Official Recognition at COP30 | Earth.Org
Disability activists at COP30 seek better consideration in climate adaptation, greater accessibility and an official seat at the table.
ift.tt
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Disability Activists Seek Official Recognition at COP30
Arts Make an Appearance at COP30
Art Makes an Appearance at COP30 | Earth.Org
Art is increasingly being used by COP30 attendees and organizers to engage with their audiences and bring marginalized voices to the fore.
ift.tt
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Arts Make an Appearance at COP30
COP30: Six Countries Pledge $58.5 Million to Adaptation Fund As UN Warns of $310 Billion Deficit
COP30: Six Countries Pledge $58.5 Million to Adaptation Fund As UN Warns of $310 Billion Deficit
During the high-level dialogue on adaptation funding at COP30, Belgium, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Spain and Sweden pledged $58.5 million.
ift.tt
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 AM
COP30: Six Countries Pledge $58.5 Million to Adaptation Fund As UN Warns of $310 Billion Deficit
‘Appearance Is Very Important’: The Rise of Fast Fashion in South Korea, And How to Stop It
The Rise of Fast Fashion in South Korea, And How to Stop It
The rise of fast fashion in South Korea has opened the door to initiatives promoting a more sustainable and regulated fashion industry.
ift.tt
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
‘Appearance Is Very Important’: The Rise of Fast Fashion in South Korea, And How to Stop It
Brazilian Government Announces Ordinances to Recognize 10 Indigenous Lands
Brazil to Recognize 10 Indigenous Lands Following COP30 Protest
Brazil’s Minister of Indigenous Peoples announced at COP30 on Monday that declaratory ordinances will be issued for 10 new Indigenous lands.
ift.tt
November 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Brazilian Government Announces Ordinances to Recognize 10 Indigenous Lands
COP30 Volunteers Make World’s Biggest Climate Event Possible
COP30 Volunteers Make World's Biggest Climate Event Possible
"I'm volunteering because this is a one in a million experience,” Beatriz, one of 1,900 COP30 volunteers from Belém, told Earth.Org.
ift.tt
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 AM
COP30 Volunteers Make World’s Biggest Climate Event Possible
Pope Leo Urges ‘Concrete Action’ on Climate at COP30, Upholding Environmental Legacy of ‘Green’ Pope Francis
Pope Leo Urges Concrete Action on Climate at COP30
Pope Leo XIV chastized the lack of political progress following the Paris Agreement and expressed reverence for the role of the Amazon.
ift.tt
November 18, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Pope Leo Urges ‘Concrete Action’ on Climate at COP30, Upholding Environmental Legacy of ‘Green’ Pope Francis